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2017

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Kaladan was the first major project taken up by India in which country?

A	Myanmar
B	China
C	Bangladesh
D	Pakistan

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Myanmar. Kaladan multi-modal transport project is the main project between India and Myanmar. It will connect the Eastern seaport of Kolkata with the Rakhine state. It will reduce the distance between Kolkata and Sittwe by a great margin i.e. 1328 Km.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian and Myanmar governments signed the Kaladan multimodal project agreement in 2008. The construction started in 2010, with a deadline of 2014.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Kaladan river flows from Myanmar to Mizoram. The projectproposed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) gotapprovedin 2008 and work began in 2010 – with an initial deadline of 2014. It’s been over two decades and a six times cost escalation (Rs 535 crore to Rs 3, 200 crore).

Detailed explanation-4: -2904.04 crores for the Kaladan Multi Modal Transit Transport Project in Myanmar. The project will provide an alternate access route to the North-Eastern region of India and contribute towards the region’s economic development.

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